November 2007 Meeting
Guest Speaker: Scott Kiche
Kiche is a contemporary fine artist from Los Angeles. His work ranges from traditional realism to Surrealism. The artist was born in Guatemala in 1974, and, at the age of five immigrated to the U.S with his family to escape the poverty, and civil violence in his country. Kiche’s full name is Scott Kiche Castro. The name Kiche comes from a region south of Guatemala also know as Quiche. It is the name of the indigenous people who have lived there since the time of the Mayans.
Like many artists, Kiche’s journey in art began at a very early age. His natural talent along with the encouragement of teachers and family paved the way for his choosing to become a fine artist. Some of the masters who have influenced his work are Georges de La Tour, Vermeer, Rene Magritte, Dali, and Velazquez to name a few. However his work is almost completely influenced by Surrealism. He enjoys the vast vocabulary and expressive freedom that surrealism offers.
Kiche is a self-taught artist. However, he states that the summer art programs he participated in at LACMA as a child, were extremely helpful, and, inspiring. “Those summers in LACMA where magical and exciting. It introduced me at a young age to a much larger universe.”
For the young Kiche those early experiences set in motion his love and dedication to art. He has exhibited works in Mexico City, Virginia, Washington D.C, Maryland, Chicago and Los Angeles. He also has received awards in several group shows. Kiche’s works can be found at the Orlando Gallery in Los Angeles and at the La Llorona Gallery in Chicago. He is an active member and curent vice president of the Valley Artists Guild in Los Angeles. He is also a member of the International Guild of Realism.
Recently, Scott won 1st Place at “A Taste of Color” (the All-Member Show at VIVA Gallery), as well as Best of Show at the Valley Artists Guild 2007 Fall Exhibition (also held at VIVA Gallery) for his oil painting “Portrait of Giovanny Feliu” (pictured above).
View more images from Scott Kiche on his website.